👋 Hope you’re doing well.
This month, I’m sharing a simple but effective way to find affiliates using Google search operators—a trick I relied on heavily in the early days when I didn’t have a big budget. If you’re looking for more ways to uncover quality partners, this one’s worth a look.
I’m also diving into how to use discount code sites strategically instead of letting them eat into your margins. When used the right way, they can do more than just move inventory—they can help you refine your offer strategy and drive better results.
And about that survey I sent last month… yeah, I accidentally clicked AM instead of PM when scheduling it.
Turns out, 4 AM isn’t the ideal time for thoughtful feedback.
If you’ve got a minute, you can fill it out here.
I’d love to know what topics would be most helpful for you.
The Google Hack That Helped Me Find Affiliates (Without a Budget)
When I started in affiliate marketing, I couldn’t afford premium discovery platforms to find affiliates. But I had to find them—so I got creative.
Instead of waiting for bloggers and influencers to stumble upon me, I flipped the script and hacked Google with search operators.
This wasn’t just a one-time thing. I used this method a lot in my early marketing career—especially when I was doing link building for Domino’s Pizza about nine years ago.
Yep, before I was in affiliate marketing, I was out there convincing bloggers to talk about pizza for SEO purposes.
How I Used Search Operators to Find Affiliates
I built a system that uncovered hidden content creators, bloggers, and influencers—without spending a dime. Here are a few simple but powerful Google search tricks straight from my toolkit: